Ducru Beaucaillou 1987

Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou

32 years

Some ripe fruit can be found in the successful, firm, somewhat lean 1987 Ducru. It may lose its fruit before the tannin subsides. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999. Last tasted, 4/92. *** Some attractive ripe fruit can be found in this successful, elegant, yet surprisingly tannic and closed Ducru. It should prove to be one of the longer-lived 1987s. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 4/91.

Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is a premier wine producer based in Bordeaux, France, in the Saint Julien appellation. As per the Official Bordeaux Classification of 1855, Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou holds the Second Growth status, alongside 14 other highly esteemed wineries. In addition to the primary wine, a second wine labeled La Croix de Beaucaillou is in production since 1995.

The estate of Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is operated by Bruno Borie, the total area of the vineyards spanning 50 hectares of well drained gravel. The name of the chateau is most likely due to the composition of the vineyard; “Beaucaillou” means “beautiful stones”. In terms of grape composition, it holds around 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.

During the 1980s, this highly rated chateau was struck by a TCA infestation, damaging several vintages like the 1988, 1989 and 1990. However, the issues have since then been rectified with a new underground cellar developed in the late 1990s.